Road Users' Code
 Cover of 2020 edition | |
| Author | Transport Department |
|---|---|
| Language | English, Traditional Chinese |
| Subject | Transportation |
| Publisher | Government Logistics Department |
Publication date | June 1987 |
| Publication place | Hong Kong |
| Media type | Print, digital |
Road Users' Code is a road users' guide published by the Transport Department of Hong Kong.
Overview
There is not a single law governing the rules of the road like other jurisdictions. Licensing and road maintenance are under the purview of the Transport Department and the Highways Department respectively. The first edition was published in June 1987, and has been updated from time to time. The latest edition was published in June 2020.
There are several motoring laws in Hong Kong:
- Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) Ordinance - governs third party insurance for drivers
- Road Traffic (Driving-Offence Points) Ordinance - sets up a point system for breach of rules of the road
- Road Traffic Ordinance - regulates road traffic and use of vehicles
History
The Road Users' Code was preceded by a publication called the Highway Code, which was targeted almost exclusively toward motorists. In 1984, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill was announced. Among the provisions of the bill was to rename the Highway Code as the Road Users' Code in order to reflect that the updated publication was to provide guidance to all road users.[1]
Secretary for transport Michael Leung formally announced the new booklet in April 1987.[2] It was first published in June 1987.[3] Updated editions were published in May 2000 and June 2020.[4][5]
See also
- The Highway Code, the British equivalent
- Malta's The Highway Code, the Maltese equivalent
- Driver's manual, equivalence in the United States
References
- ^ "Highway Code gets a facelift". South China Morning Post. 12 March 1984. p. 19.
- ^ "Code aims to save lives". South China Morning Post. 27 April 1987. p. 4.
- ^ "Updated Road Users' Code offers comprehensive information". Government of Hong Kong. 23 June 2000.
- ^ "Road Users' Code (May 2000 Edition)" (PDF). Transport Department. 2000.
- ^ "New edition of Road Users' Code takes effect today (with photos)". Government of Hong Kong. 19 June 2020.